📌 Key Points
- Priyadarshan favors Akshay Kumar for Hindi comedy films due to his comfort level with the actor.
- The director emphasizes situational humor in his films, including horror comedies.
- Priyadarshan decides on the actor only after the script is written.
- Akshay Kumar has several upcoming projects including ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ and ‘Hera Pheri 3’.
Director Priyadarshan reveals Akshay Kumar is his first choice for comedy roles in Hindi cinema, citing comfort and preference. He prioritizes situational humor, even blending it into horror genres for added entertainment.
Priyadarshan’s Casting Process
Director Priyadarshan has called actor Akshay Kumar his first “preference” when it comes to Hindi comedy movies. Speaking with news agency ANI, Priyadarshan opened up about his casting process in the films, saying that he decides the actor after writing the script. He added that for humour, Akshay Kumar is his top choice due to both preference and comfort working with him.
The Importance of Situational Humor
He continued, “From the day I started my career, I have been doing that. I like situational humour. So, I also tried to put a little bit of humour into horror because when you go to watch a horror film, people will be a little tense. So, they actually look for a chance to laugh a little bit at that. That is how we have decided to make films in the genre of horror comedy.”
Akshay Kumar’s Upcoming Projects
Apart from Bhooth Bangla and Haiwan, Akshay also has Welcome to the Jungle and Hera Pheri 3 in the pipeline.
Priyadarshan’s preference for Akshay Kumar in comedic roles highlights their successful collaborations. With upcoming projects like ‘Welcome to the Jungle,’ audiences can anticipate more of their signature humor.
